Western Union Company (WU)

WU (NYSE:Financial Services)
$16.83
neg -0.30
-1.75%
Today's Range: 16.81 - 17.23 | WU Avg Daily Volume: 6,723,500
Last Update: 06/19/13 - 4:00 PM EDT
Volume: 5,413,017
YTD Performance: 25.86%
Open: $17.15
Previous Close: $17.13
52 Week Range: $11.93 - $19.14
Oustanding Shares: 557,111,446
Market Cap: 9,437,467,895
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TheStreet Ratings Grade for WU
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Analysts Ratings
Historical Rec Current 1 Mo. Ago 2 Mo. Ago 3 Mo. Ago
Strong Buy 4 4 4 4
Moderate Buy 1 0 0 0
Hold 14 15 15 15
Moderate Sell 1 1 1 1
Strong Sell 2 2 2 2
Mean Rec. 2.82 2.86 2.86 2.86
Latest Dividend: 0.13
Latest Dividend Yield: 2.95%
Dividend Ex-Date: 06/12/13
Price Earnings Ratio: 10.20
Price Earnings Comparisons:
WU Sector Avg. S&P 500
10.20 10.20 17.70
Price Performance History (%Change):
3 Mo 1 Yr 3 Y
16.77% 4.64% 5.74%
GROWTH 12 Mo 3 Yr CAGR
Revenue 3.20 0.11 0.04
Net Income -12.00 0.21 0.06
EPS -8.20 0.40 0.12
Earnings for WU:
EBITDA 1.58B
Revenue 5.66B
Average Earnings Estimates
Qtr (06/13) Qtr (09/13) FY (12/13) FY (12/14)
Average Estimate $0.35 $0.36 $1.44 $1.59
Number of Analysts 15 15 20 19
High Estimate $0.39 $0.44 $1.54 $1.65
Low Estimate $0.30 $0.34 $1.39 $1.45
Prior Year $0.46 $0.46 $1.74 $1.44
Growth Rate (Year over Year) -24.20% -20.72% -17.36% 10.50%
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bullishWestern Union estimates increased at Citi

May 1, 2013 | 8:06 AM EDT

WU earnings estimates were raised due to increased buybacks, but also reflect transaction weakness, said Citigroup.

bullishWestern Union numbers upped at Credit Suisse

May 1, 2013 | 8:00 AM EDT

WU estimates were boosted through 2014, Credit Suisse said. Company is seeing higher transaction rates and buying back stock. Neutral rating and new $17 price target. 

bearishWestern Union downgraded at Citi

Apr 23, 2013 | 7:32 AM EDT

Shares of WU were downgraded to Neutral, said Citigroup. Remittance trends have weakened through 1Q13 and a recovery in the key US-Mexico corridor is lacking. Price target is now $15.

Western Union Fails to Deliver: Dividend Corner

By

David Peltier

 | Mar 27, 2013 | 11:47 AM EDT

Western Union offers a high yield for a financial stock, but Portfolio Manager David Peltier says to exercise caution.

bullishWestern Union upgraded at Deutsche

Feb 4, 2013 | 7:42 AM EST

WU was upgraded from Hold to Buy, Deutsche Bank said. $19 price target. Market is setting up well for a company turnaround.

bearishWestern Union downgraded at Goldman

Jan 9, 2013 | 8:08 AM EST

WU was downgraded from Neutral to Sell, Goldman Sachs said. $12 price target. Pricing concerns could weigh on margins. 

updateWestern Union rated new Neutral at Guggenheim

Dec 13, 2012 | 8:16 AM EST

WU was initiated with a Neutral rating, Guggenheim said. $14.50 price target. Company could face price competition. 

bullishWestern Union upgraded at DA Davidson

Nov 12, 2012 | 8:12 AM EST

WU was upgraded to Neutral from Underperform, DA Davidson said. $13 price target. At current prices, downside appears minimal. 

Keep Your Cash Out of Western Union

By

David Katz

 | Nov 6, 2012 | 11:30 AM EST

Despite the valuation, serious questions have been raised about this business model.

bearishWestern Union downgraded at DA Davidson

Oct 31, 2012 | 8:46 AM EDT

WU was downgraded to Underperform, DA Davidson said. $15 price target. Company is facing economic, regulatory and competitive pressure. 

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